Condi Rice To Campaign For Dick Lugar

Sen. Lugar & Dr. Rice

From The Hill, about the moderate-conservative Republican and former U.S. Secretary of State: "Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will campaign with Sen. Dick Lugar (R-Ind.) this weekend in Indianapolis, where Rice will be attending Super Bowl festivities. Lugar is in the midst of a tough primary challenge from Tea Party-affiliated state Treasurer Richard Murdock, who is hoping to outflank the six-term Senate veteran from the right. Groups like the Club for Growth, FreedomWorks and the Tea Party Express have all aired ads critical of Lugar or donated to Murdock's campaign."

The article continues about Dr. Rice: "But Lugar is hoping that big-name support from party stalwarts like Rice will help to build a firewall with establishment Republicans. 'In the 2012 election cycle, Americans are looking for strong leaders who will restore optimism, make tough decisions and guide the country in finding real solutions during these turbulent times. Dick Lugar has proven his ability to be a positive force for our American principles and for our party. As such, I am proud to support his bid for re-election,' Rice said in a statement. Lugar credited his close relationship with Rice during her time in the Bush administration for her endorsement."